USP Counselling Centre

24/04/2026

USP Counselling, Careers Services and Disability Resource Centre – Savusavu & Labasa Campus

The USP Campus Life team from Counselling, Careers and the connecting Disability Resource Centre visited Savusavu this week.

Counselling Services - Confidential and complimentary support for student wellbeing. Assistance with stress, anxiety, relationships, and academic challenges. A safe and supportive environment for reflection and growth.

Careers Services - Career counselling and mentoring, CV writing and interview preparation workshops and access to career fairs and employer engagement opportunities

Disability Resource Centre - The Disability Resource Centre at the University of the South Pacific provides essential support to students with disabilities to ensure equal access to education. It offers academic accommodations, assistive technologies, and personalized support plans, while working with staff to promote inclusive learning and remove barriers across the university.

We are here to support all our students 🙌

For further information, please contact:
campuslife@usp.ac.fj | counselling@usp.ac.fj | careers@usp.ac.fj | disabilitycentre@usp.ac.fj

21/04/2026

🌊✨ Weaving Neurodiversity through Art & Well-being in our Pacific Community

Across our beautiful Sea of Islands, art has always been a powerful way to express, heal and connect.

As we wrap up Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, we warmly invite you to a special morning dedicated to celebrating the rich diversity of our Pacific minds and through creativity and well-being.

Join us for an inspiring event featuring contributions from:
- Oceania Arts Centre
- A Speech Pathologist
- Campus Life (Counselling and Disability Resource Centres)

Create. Connect. Thrive Together. 💫

📅 Date:Tuesday, 28 April 2026
⏰ Time:10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Venue: Molikilagi Bure

All are welcome!

21/04/2026

We're almost done with our Stress Buster activity at the Laucala Campus University of the South Pacific Library! ⏰

A big thank you to everyone who showed up and supported their wellbeing today — you made it great! 💙

If you missed it earlier, there's still time to drop by before 2:00PM.

For more support on stress management, exam guide and wellbeing in general, feel free to visit us at the Counselling Centre anytime or email us at counselling@usp.ac.fj

20/04/2026

Feeling stressed with exams, assignments & uni life? 😩

Come join us for a Stress Buster hosted by the Counselling Centre! Relax, recharge & have fun with simple activities designed to help you unwind.

Plus, get a quick well-being check-in / screening while you're there.

When: TODAY, Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Where: University of the South Pacific Library Laucala Campus Library, Level A, Learning Commons, Learning Lab 1
⏰Time: 10am -2pm

All students & staff are welcome.

See you there! 👋

20/04/2026

This week, the USP Counselling Centre and USP Careers Centre and Services are in the beautiful friendly North of Fiji to hold information sessions and counselling support in Labasa and Savusavu campuses.

Working closely with Mr Ahemad Shah (Acting Campus Director) and the wonderful staff of Labasa campus, today we held information sessions for students on the Counselling and Careers support available.

Come join us for more student centred workshops on mental health and careers support throughout this week in our northern campuses.

USP Counselling Services and the USP Careers Centre is committed to supporting the wellbeing and mental health of our staff and students across regional campuses.

Contact us on counselling@usp.ac.fj for counselling support and careers@usp.ac.fj for careers support.

15/04/2026

To all Students and Staff

Come join us in the library for another round of Stress Buster Clinics.

The Counselling Centre is committed to ensuring your study is journey is stress free and here at the University of the South Pacific, we value your mental health as a student and staff.

Contact our counselling centre at counselling@usp.ac.fj or book an appointment through your SOLS account under the “My Personal Counselling” link.

14/04/2026

An opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts in the field! Check out the session details below.

Upcoming CPD session on "Going Back to Basics: The RNR Model of Correctional Rehabilitation and its Current Relevance in Reducing Reoffending"

Join us for an insightful presentation by Professor Polaschek, a leading expert in the field. Her presentation will explore the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model of correctional rehabilitation, a framework that has guided offender treatment for over three decades.

📅 Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Fiji local time)

This is a great opportunity to learn and engage in meaningful discussion around evidence-based correctional practice.

Access the session using the ZOOM details below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88387560707?pwd=22CGDljpxdVkndfHDnGHhfsaLAjCye.1

Meeting ID: 883 8756 0707
Passcode: 951163

We look forward to seeing you there!

12/04/2026

🌴 Did someone say mid-semester break? Time to sleep in, reset, and enjoy a well-earned breather!

Whether you’re still grinding through exam prep or fully embracing the “do nothing” lifestyle, find that sweet balance (or just adjust the plan when life inevitably laughs at it).

If your brain’s still in overdrive and won’t switch off, access the Counselling Centre for excellent self-help tools 👇:
Mind Over Mood (when thoughts throw tantrums)
Coping and Thriving (because just surviving is so last year)

https://www.usp.ac.fj/campus/home/counselling/resources/
https://www.usp.ac.fj/campus/home/counselling/resources/

Use the break wisely… or use it to do absolutely nothing. Both are valid. Just don’t ghost your future self.

07/04/2026

In light of the ongoing natural catastrophes in our Pacific Islands, many in our USP community are feeling the emotional weight of these events. Trauma and distress from these events can linger even after the immediate danger passes.

Coping with Catastrophic and Traumatic Experiences - A wellbeing resource for students and staff is available for you to access.

This resource offers gentle, evidence-based strategies to help you navigate overwhelming emotions, regain a sense of safety and includes
• Understanding common reactions to catastrophes and traumatic experiences
• Immediate coping strategies
• Ways to support your nervous system
• When and how to seek further help

You don’t have to navigate this alone. It’s okay to need support.

Connect with us:
Email: counselling@usp.ac.fj
Phone: (+679) 323 2613
Visit us at Campus Life https://www.usp.ac.fj/campus/
Counselling Centre https://www.usp.ac.fj/campus/home/counselling/counselling-centre/

01/04/2026

Autism and Humanity - Every Life has Value

On World Autism Awareness Day (2 April) the Counselling Centre invites our university community to move from awareness to mere acceptance and inclusion. Because every life has value. Every person belongs. Every person is worthy of dignity.

Did you know? Autism is a spectrum of strengths - deep focus, creative thinking, attention to detail and unique perspectives that enrich our classrooms and workplaces.

No more stigma. No more myths.
Just acceptance, inclusion, and celebration of every life.

Want to know more about Autism?
Check out the infographic below or connect with us:

counselling@usp.ac.fj or disabilitycentre@usp.ac.fj

31/03/2026

Feeling like your mood is running the show?

Time to flip the script: Mind Over Mood

At the Counselling Centre, we’ve got the tools to help you stop just coping … and start thriving!

Because adulting at uni shouldn’t feel like emotional whack-a-mole.

Access our online tools here:
https://www.usp.ac.fj/campus/home/counselling/resources/
https://www.usp.ac.fj/campus/home/counselling/resources/

Drop by or book a session - your brain will thank you (and your deadlines might too).

Connect with us: counselling@usp.ac.fj

30/03/2026

💚 Mood swings aren’t just “moody Mondays” 💚

Sometimes they’re signs of something bigger — like Bipolar Disorder.

In our Pacific community, we believe in talanoa open conversations that break stigma and build support. So let’s talk about it!

Quick facts:
➡️ 1 in 200 people worldwide live with bipolar disorder.
➡️ It’s not a flaw, it’s a condition influenced by brain chemistry, genetics, and life experiences.
➡️ With the right support, people thrive.

-Manic phase: Think racing thoughts, endless energy, risky decisions.
-Depressive phase: Think heavy sadness, low energy, and feeling stuck.

-Here’s the kicker: Bipolar disorder is treatable, and early support makes a huge difference.

‼️Need a safe space?
USP Counselling Centre – Free, confidential, voluntary
Email: counselling@usp.ac.fj
+(679) 323 2613

Let’s flip the script: from stigma to support, from silence to strength. 🌺

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